Episode Details

 In this empowering episode of Beyond Four Walls, we sit down with Shaunna Thornton, a trailblazer in the risk and compliance sector, particularly within the property management industry. Join us as we explore her inspiring career journey, the challenges she's faced as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, and her vision for the future of risk and compliance.

• Breaking Barriers: Shaunna shares her inspiration for pursuing a career in risk and compliance and how she navigated the male-dominated property management sector.
• Key Milestones: Discover the pivotal moments over the past six years that shaped Shaunna’s expertise and career trajectory.
• Challenges & Lessons: Shaunna opens up about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, providing valuable insights for women in similar positions.
• Role Models: Learn about the mentors who guided Shaunna's career and the advice that continues to resonate with her, including a nod to the founding values of ARK Workplace Risk.
• Hot Topics: Shaunna discusses the biggest risk and compliance challenges facing property managers today and offers effective strategies for addressing them.
• Impact of Legislation: Explore how recent changes in regulations, such as the Building Safety Act, are reshaping compliance approaches within the industry.
• Innovations in Risk Management: Hear about emerging trends and technologies in risk and compliance that property managers should be aware of.
• Looking Ahead: Shaunna shares her vision for the future of risk and compliance in property management and how professionals can prepare for upcoming challenges.
• Legacy and Impact: Discover the legacy Shaunna hopes to leave in the industry and her aspirations to inspire future generations.
• Driving Passion: What motivates Shaunna daily in her work, and how does she maintain her passion for the industry?
• Success Stories: Listen to a success story that highlights how Shaunna’s work has made a tangible difference in the field.
• The Human Element: Shaunna discusses the importance of empathy and understanding in risk and compliance, especially when working with diverse teams and clients.
• Leadership Style: Gain insights into Shaunna’s leadership style and how it has evolved throughout her career.
• Advice for Aspiring Professionals: Shaunna offers invaluable advice for women looking to enter or advance in the industry, including her commitment to mentoring through programs like the BPF Futures Mentoring Scheme.
• Balancing Roles: Learn how Shaunna manages the balance between technical expertise and leadership responsibilities in her role.

Tune In: Join us for this insightful discussion filled with inspiration, practical advice, and a glimpse into the future of risk and compliance in property management. Don’t miss it!

Links & Resources:

• ARK Workplace Risk
• BPF Futures Mentoring Scheme

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Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at jodie@jodiefraser.com if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.

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